Author: Marisa Negri
AthFest is an Athens-based annual music and arts festival featuring local bands, solo musicians, varied artistry vendors, comics, indie films, and children’s events. AthFest has always been a wonderful event loved by all. In its 15th year, the festival gets even better, with the recent release of the AthFest App smart phone application.
The AthFest App simplifies the festival and all of its greatness right in the palm of your hand. With interactive features such as a scrollable version of the 2011 lineup, sortable alphabetically and by date or venue; a GPS-enhanced map of downtown Athens; band bio pages with links to purchase their tunes and watch music videos; as well as a personal schedule, fully customized by your choice of shows. And hey, the developers even included a lighter flame for users to hold up during night shows. Why not?
The app is compatible with the Apple iPhone, iPhone Touch, and iPad and was designed by four University students in the New Media Institute Capstone class of the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. The AthFest App was developed this past spring semester by mass media arts major Matt Evans, advertising majors Marisa Negri and Jessica Severens, and sociology major David Cherof in collaboration with Athfest Inc, the UGA New Media Institute, and Phazr Design.
For more information, visit http://athfestapp.com/ or check out the social media pages on facebook and twitter.
Download the AthFest App through iTunes, the iPhone App Store, or online at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/athfest/id443017338?mt=8.
